Dan Haren (SP)

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Dan Haren managed to keep the struggling Brewers in check and collect his second consecutive win. Haren threw for six innings and only surrendered one run off of three hits and one walk. He only managed three strikeouts but he only threw a total of 68 pitches.

Fantasy Impact: Haren had a surprisingly strong end to the regular season despite the rough start to his Cubs' career. It is not yet known whether manager Joe Maddon will use Haren in a potential playouf run and if he does, Haren will not be facing the struggling squads he did in his last two starts (Reds and Brewers).

Dan Haren failed to make it out of the fifth inning for his second consecutive start. Haren was pulled after 4.1 innings and four earned runs. He gave up six hits (one home run), no walks, and he struck out three batters.

Fantasy Impact: Haren has not made it out of the fifth inning in his last two starts and has not made it out of the sixth inning in any of his four starts for the Cubs. At this point he should not be on anybody's fantasy radars due to his inability to go deep into games, low strikeout numbers (K/9 of 6.31), and his propensity to give up home runs.

Dan Haren only lasted 79 pitches and 5.1 innings, but it was enough for him to pick up his first win as a Cub. He gave up three earned runs off of five hits (one home run) and one walk, but also struck out six batters for his eighth win of the year and 150th of his career.

Fantasy Impact: Haren looked a little better than he did during his last outing, but it is hard to tell how well he is really working since manager Joe Maddon keeps him on such a short leash. Haren's six strikeouts are the most he has recorded since late June, so he should not factor into any daily fantasy lineups.

Dan Haren only lasted five innings against the Pirates in his Cubs debut. He gave up three earned runs (a total of four runs scored due to an error) on seven hits (two home runs) and two walks. He only struck out a total of three batters and finished with a no-decision.

Fantasy Impact: Dan Haren should not be on anybody's fantasy radar, except for those in very deep leagues. He enjoys pitching to contact (specifically fly balls) and he has not struck out more than seven batters in a game all season, so there is no reason to use him in daily games.

Right handed pitcher Dan Haren was traded from the Miami Marlins to the Chicago Cubs on Friday in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers, Elliott Soto and Ivan Pinyero. (Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haren gets to pitch for a better team, but his home run tendencies could make for some ugly outings at Wrigley Field. This will likely be Haren's swan song as he has stated multiple times that he will be retiring at the end of the season.

Fantasy Impact: Haren had been solid for the Marlins this season, posting a 3.42 ERA over 129 innings. His peripherals are not as kind, and he's striking out well less than a batter per inning. His value should increase a bit with the move to Chicago, a much better team that offers more run support than Miami. If you need help at the back end of your fantasy rotation down the stretch you could do worse, as Haren is available in over 50% of ESPN leagues.

The Marlins have agreed to trade starting pitcher Dan Haren to the Cubs for two minor leaguers. Chicago is sending two Double-A players in pitcher Ivan Pineyro and infielder Elliot Soto. Haren is 7-7 with a 3.42 ERA in 21 starts with Miami this season. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haren is most likely a two-month rental for the Cubs as he is a free agent after this season. Haren will step into the backend of the Cubs rotation as they push for the playoffs. It remains to be seen how well the 34-year-old groundball pitcher will perform with the Cubs mediocre defense behind him.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren notched a quality start on Thursday but lost when his team couldn't score any runs. Haren pitched six innings and allowed only one run on four hits and two walks.

Fantasy Impact: Haren struck out four and the only run of the game came on a solo home run off the bat of Ryan Zimmerman. Some rumors have Haren being traded before tomorrow's deadline, others say he may be traded in August since he will likely clear waivers. Stay tuned.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren notched another quality start on Friday but was saddled with a loss. He pitched six innings, allowing eight hits and three runs with no walks and three strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact: Haren was on the mound for what may be his last start as a Marlin. He was victimized by the home run ball, as he has been all season. His fantasy value for the rest of the season will vary depending on what team he is traded to.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren turned in an up and down performance on Sunday in Philadelphia, allowing five runs on seven hits in six innings.

Fantasy Impact: Haren allowed all five runs in the second inning but stuck around and gave his team a chance to get back in the game. Haren and his starting counterpart Cole Hamels both had rough outings in front of dozens of scouts ahead of the trade deadline.

Fantasy Impact: Haren has been better than expected this season and shouldn't have too much of a hard time setting down the Phillies' hitters. He is prone to the home run ball though, so tread carefully.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren picked up a win and a quality start in an 8-1 Marlins win, pitching six innings and allowing only one run on five hits and three walks. He struck out three.

Fantasy Impact: Haren ends the first half with seven wins and a 3.24 ERA. He has been the most consistent starter on the Marlins and the only one who hasn't been on the disabled list or temporarily demoted to the bullpen or Triple-A.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren notched a quality start on Tuesday but was denied a win when the Marlins bullpen blew the game. Haren pitched six innings and allowed one run on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Haren has been the victim of bullpen implosions several times this season. He continues to pitch well and could be an attractive trade target for teams in need of help in the back end of their rotation. His fantasy value will vary depending on what team he's playing for in August and September.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren allowed ten hits to the Giants in 5.2 innings on Wednesday along with four runs and one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact: Haren did not walk anyone, but this may have been a case of throwing too many strikes, as every starter in the Giants lineup had a hit. One of the runs Haren allowed was unearned, so he was only an out away from a quality start despite being quite hittable today.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren pitched well for the most part on Friday, but his line didn't show it. His final stats for the night were: six innings, seven hits, four runs, and six strikeouts with no walks.

Fantasy Impact: Haren was let down by his defense and by his bullpen, as he went into the seventh inning having allowed only one run. A few misplays that weren't quite errors and an awful job by the bullpen later and four runs were charged to Haren. He should bounce back next time he's on the mound.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren had another strong outing on Friday, pitching 6.1 innings while allowing two runs on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact: Haren notched another quality start and has put together a very good season so far. As the Fish continue to fall further and further below .500, Haren may end up as an attractive trade chip in July. He's worth owning as long as he is on a team that plays its home games in a pitcher's park.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren provided another quality start on Sunday, pitching six innings while allowing three runs on three hits and two walks.

Fantasy Impact: Haren struck out five and allowed all of his runs in the first inning before settling in and pitching five scoreless afterwards. He continues to have quality outings and should be owned in mixed leagues.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren was excellent in Toronto on Tuesday, pitching seven innings and allowing only two runs on three hits and no walks. He struck out seven.

Fantasy Impact: Haren got the quality start but was denied the win when the Blue Jays walked off in the bottom of the ninth inning. His ERA dropped to 3.12 and he continues to show the world that pitching is a lot more than just velocity.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren picked up a win on Wednesday, pitching 5.2 innings while allowing three runs on six hits and two walks.

Fantasy Impact: Haren struck out three and came one out away from another quality start. He continues to nibble at corners with his sub-90 mph fastball and is proof that pitching is more than just velocity. He's a decent if unspectacular play in mixed leagues.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren picked up another win and another quality start on Friday, pitching seven innings against the Mets and allowing only two runs on four hits with one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Haren struck out four and combined with Matt Harvey for a quick game that lasted just over two hours. Haren has been much better than expected this season and should be considered in any leagues where he remains available.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren put together a quality start, pitching six shutout innings while scattering seven hits. He walked three and struck out six.

Fantasy Impact: Haren walked a tightrope all night but escaped unscathed. The three walks were uncharacteristic, as he hadn't walked anyone since April 26th. Haren's peripherals show that he is due for some regression (4.24 FIP) but he should continue to provide quality innings.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren had an excellent outing on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching eight innings and allowing only two runs on five hits.

Fantasy Impact: Haren got the quality start, but was denied the win by Miami's struggling offense. He struck out five and walked none, and continued his string of solid starts at home. Haren will have some blow-ups like his previous start, but he's a safe bet against weaker offenses.

Fantasy Impact: It could have been even worse, as the Dodgers loaded the bases with no outs in the second but Haren somehow escaped unscathed. Haren had a great start to the season, but advanced stats showed he was due for regression. The time to sell high is most likely over.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren contributed another win and another quality start on Thursday, pitching seven innings and allowing only two runs while scattering eight hits.

Fantasy Impact: Haren didn't walk anyone and struck out three batters. He was in control all game and has been much better than expected this year. Despite his 2.68 ERA, advanced stats show that he is due for regression, so if you can get someone to overpay for him, now would be the time to do that.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren picked up a win and a quality start on Saturday, pitching six shutout innings while allowing only four hits and no walks.

Fantasy Impact: Haren was on point on Saturday, adding four strikeouts to his line and lowering his ERA to 2.70. He threw 103 pitches, and with a big lead the Marlins didn't need him to go any deeper in the game. Haren has pitched well this season, but predictive stats (5.17 FIP) show that he may come crashing down soon. Sell high if you can.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren picked up the win on Sunday as the Marlins swept the Nationals, pitching five innings and allowing only two runs on three hits.

Fantasy Impact: Haren walked three and struck out three, and continued to be much better than anyone expected. His peripherals still aren't very good, so try to sell high if you own him and don't go running to the wire yet if he's available.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren racked up seven strikeouts on Tuesday, but took the loss against the Phillies after allowing four runs on four hits in six innings.

Fantasy Impact: Haren walked three batters as well. It wasn't a bad outing by Haren, but two run homers by Ryan Howard and Freddy Galvis proved too much for the Marlins' sputtering offense to overcome. Haren is far outperforming his peripheral stats (3.32 ERA, 5.81 FIP) so this might be a good time to try to sell high to an ERA-obsessed owner.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren was great again on Wednesday, limiting the Atlanta Braves to two runs on three hits in seven innings.

Fantasy Impact: Haren struck out five and walked two and was in command the entire afternoon. After a tumultuous spring in which Haren allegedly demanded a trade, he has come out and been the Marlins best starter thus far. He'll take a 2.08 ERA into his next start.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren pitched very well against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, allowing one run on four hits in six innings.

Fantasy Impact: Haren walked none and struck out two. He had only thrown 79 pitches but Marlins manager Mike Redmond often marches to the beat of his own off-time drummer. Haren had an up and down spring, but was great tonight and should continue to put up solid innings. He won't contribute huge strikeout numbers, but he'll keep his WHIP and ERA at decent levels thanks to his control and should collect a good deal of wins and quality starts. Take a look at the wire in NL-only leagues and check if Haren is still there.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren had a second consecutive rough outing on Saturday, allowing three runs in three innings against the Double-A Jacksonville Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Haren had a sparkling 1.93 ERA in his first four spring starts, but he allowed seven runs in his previous outing and three runs today. Regardless, Haren should be a decent late round pick in NL-only and very deep mixed leagues, but he is nowhere near the top of the rotation starter he once was.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Haren was perfect into the fourth inning on Monday before falling apart and giving up 7 runs on 6 hits in 5.1 innings.

Fantasy Impact: Haren started off the afternoon looking as good as he has all Spring, but then the wheels came off in the fourth inning. His Grapefruit League ERA skyrocketed to 4.66 but he has still had an overall impressive Spring and will be an important part of the Marlins' rotation this year.

Miami Marlins starter Dan Haren pitched four scoreless innings on Sunday, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out two.

Fantasy Impact: Haren has been pitching very well this March, despite usually struggling in Spring Training. He has now thrown nine innings and given up a total of two runs. The Marlins consider him a lock for the rotation, but with more than five qualified starters and Haren's known desire to play somewhere else, it would not be surprising to see him suit up for another team in April.

Miami Marlins right handed starter Dan Haren pitched three innings on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, allowing only one hit and striking out three batters.

Fantasy Impact: Haren might actually be a valuable piece of the Marlins rotation, despite his past unwillingness to even play for the team. Taking out his two starts at Coors Field last season, his ERA was a very respectable 3.60. He's not someone to target in fantasy drafts, but you could do a lot worse in deep leagues and NL-only leagues.

Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond said that right handed pitcher Dan Haren will likely start the first game of Grapefruit League play on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Haren has apparently committed to the Marlins for 2015 after months of threatening retirement unless he was traded to the West Coast. If he pitches like he did in the second half of 2014 (3.68 ERA, 7.73 K/9) he may actually hold some fantasy value in deeper leagues. With a better defensive outfield and a more spacious home park, his numbers might improve in 2015.

Miami Marlins general manager Dan Jennings told MLB Network radio on Sunday that Dan Haren "is preparing for spring training and he is looking forward to being a Miami Marlin." (Source: MLB Network Radio on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dan Haren wanted to be traded to a West Coast team, but no team has expressed clear interest in his services. It seems that Haren has finally given in and is now committed to being in Miami. He went 13-11 in 2014, recording a 4.02 ERA in 32 starts as a Dodger.

Marlins beat writer Joe Frisaro reports that RHP Dan Haren is still unsure of what he'll do for the 2015 season. Team owner Jeffrey Loria was quoted saying: "I don't know: one moment he says he wants to play, the next minute he says he might retire, the next minute he wants to pitch on the West Coast." (Source: Joe Frisaro)

Fantasy Impact: Haren has agreed to report to Spring Training, but the team seems frustrated with his demands at this point. It would be a surprise to see him in a regular season game for the Marlins. He has no fantasy value either way, but it is important to see if Haren's departure fills a spot in the rotation for new Marlin David Phelps.

No teams have offered the Miami Marlins anything for pitcher Dan Haren yet, and the Marlins are no longer actively seeking to trade him. However, they will try to accommodate Haren if an offer arises. (Source: Miami Herald)

Fantasy Impact: The Marlins are going to keep the $10 million the Dodgers gave to them whether Haren is traded or not. Basically, if Haren retired they would just pay Mat Latos' salary with the money. Some people in the organization also want to use Haren and not trade him because he is still a quality starter (13-11, 4.02 ERA) who can pitch well playing at Marlins Park, a pitchers' park. The Marlins deal with the Dodgers was never about Haren, but about acquiring a great starting pitcher (like Latos) and getting Dee Gordon. It seems more and more likely that Haren will end up pitching in the Marlins' starting rotation this season. If Haren gets traded, then RHP David Phelps will likely enter the rotation. The Fish are also looking at free agent James Shields also, but acquiring his services will be unlikely, considering that the Marlins would still need to trade Dan Haren and would like to offer Shields significantly less than the five-year/$100 million deal he wants anyway.

Recently acquired right handed pitcher Dan Haren plans to report to Spring Training with his new team, the Miami Marlins. This is contrary to previous reports saying that he would retire if he wasn't traded. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haren has made it clear that he would prefer not to pitch for the Marlins, but must have found it tough to leave $10 million on the table. His fantasy value will be much higher pitching in spacious Marlins Park with a good defensive outfield behind him than it would be almost anywhere else.

The San Francisco Giants did inquire about Miami Marlins' pitcher Dan Haren earlier in the offseason before signing picther Jake Peavy to a two-year deal. However, according to reporter Jon Morosi, there hasn't been any active dialogue between the Marlins and Giants about Haren recently. (Source: HNGN.com)

Fantasy Impact: Even if the Giants don't actively seek out Haren, they could still later ask for his services since their pitching could use the help. Tim Hudson will miss two months after successful ankle surgery, Yusmeiro Petit is a fringe-rotation option, and Tim Lincecum may stay in the bullpen in 2015. A trade for Haren still seems unlikely, but it's possible.

Fantasy Impact: This trade rumor will likely go nowhere. The Rockies are not the best fit for Haren since their park isn't suited for fly-ball pitchers, plus Haren would still be pitching away from his family. The Marlins are specifically targeted West Coast teams to trade Haren too. As of right now, it seems unlikely that Haren will get traded, but there's a lot of offseason left.

The Miami Marlins are reportedly trying to find a deal for Dan Haren to get back to the West Coast. The main teams in the mix are said to be the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and San Diego Padres, but the Oakland A's could be a possible landing spot too. Los Angeles Angels' GM Jerry Dipoto has openly said that he wouldn't reacquire Haren. (Source: Bleacher Report)

Fantasy Impact: Haren's experience and leadership makes him a good fit for the four aforementioned teams, but he'll likely only be taken by a team with a World Series shot. This puts the Giants as the front-runners, especially since they were pursuing James Shields in December. The Giants are looking for successful veteran arms and Haren fits the bill. Stay tuned.

Miami Marlins' SP Dan Haren wants to be traded to either the Los Angeles Angels or the San Diego Padres because he doesn't want to have to be away from his family. It's unknown whether either team is interested in Haren. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: When Haren was traded, he said that he would rather retire than play away from his loved ones. He's years away from being a top-of-the-rotation starter and wouldn't be much of an upgrade for LAA or SD's rotations. If Haren decided to retire, the Dodgers would pay his $10 million salary to the Marlins. It's possible that the Marlins may force his hand into retirement to get the cash, since the Angels or Padres likely won't give up anyone of much value for him.

Miami Marlins' SP Dan Haren hasn't made a decision as to whether he will retire or play for the Marlins in 2015. There is no timetable for his decision. (Source: Sun-Sentinel)

Fantasy Impact: If Haren decided to continue playing, but only on the West Coast, then the Marlins could listen to his request and decide to deal him to a West Coast team. Who's to say whether Haren will play or not this season, but he likely won't stay in Miami. It's clear Haren doesn't want to be away from his family in California.

Miami Marlins' P Dan Haren told Marlins' brass that he wants to talk to his family before deciding if he wants to play for Miami. The Dodgers have promised financial compensation for the Marlins if Haren retires without playing for Miami. (Source: Sports Illustrated)

Fantasy Impact: When brought up in trade rumors, Haren stated that he "had no interest in playing in a city away from [his] family." Haren is from southern California. If Haren does play, remember that he is coming off of arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder.

Dan Haren was packaged in a deal that sent Dee Gordon to the Miami Marlins for Andrew Heaney. Haren has expressed his desire to remain in Southern California so there is the possiblity that he may retire. Clark Spencer, the Marlins beat writer for the Miami Herald, believes that the Dodgers will pay Haren's $10 million salary "whether or not he retires." (Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haren is a mediocre fantasy commodity at this stage of his career. Last year he went 13-11 and posted a 4.02 ERA with a 1.177 WHIP. He pitched 186 innings with 146 strikeouts and 36 walks.